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Modern brake systems require glycol or silicone based fluids. Of the several properties brake fluid must have, one is that it must not deteriorate the metal and rubber parts it contacts. The problem with p/s fluid is that it attacks rubber components, causing them to swell, distort and eventually leak.
If you added just a little bit of p/s fluid to your brake fluid reservoir, immediately realized your mistake and suctioned it out, you might not have a problem. However, using your brakes after adding the fluid pushed it beyond the master cylinder, contaminating the entire hydraulic system. Once brake systems are contaminated, the effects are soon realized.
The safest solution is to replace and/or overhaul all hydraulic brake parts that contain rubber (i.e.: calipers, wheel cylinders, master cylinder, hoses). People may try to get away with replacing just the master cylinder, but they will develop prooblems eventually. The petroleum residue left in those systems continues to eat away at cups and seals, effectively ruining the brakes.
After replacing the appropriate parts, the system should be flushed with denatured alcohol, or at least several cans of brake fluid. Sorry, but that may turn out to have been a very costly mistake.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 9y agoThe advisable solution is to have the Power Steering system flushed and recharged with fresh power steering fluid. Brake fluid does have solvent properties which may not be compatible with the seals and hoses of the power steering unit and the rack and pinion.
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Where do you add power steering fluid in 1986 Chevy Camaro?
there's a reservoir tank under the hood the cap says power steering fluid which should be near the brake fluid reservoir
What should be done if you put brake fluid in power steering reservoir?
have a repair shop flush the system and refill with the proper fluid.
Where you put fluid in the car?
Engine oil reservoir, differential, radiator, power steering reservoir, brake fluid reservoir, windshield washer fluid reservoir, transmission or clutch.
Where is the brake fluid reservoir of a Yamaha seca 750?
Follow the cable down to a reservoir adjacent to the steering head.
Where do you add power steering fluid to a Mitsubishi 3000 gt?
facing engine (bonnet up) on right hand side near shock tower is BLACK reservoir with sensor wire in center of cap - this is power steering(white capped reservoir = brake )do not put brake fluid in power-steering or power-steering fluid in brake res. use power-steering fluid or auto trans fluid to top up
Where do you put clutch fluid in a 1995 ford escort?
It uses brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir. The clutch fluid (brake fluid) is fed by the brake fluid reservoir. The clutch fluid reservoir is just beneath the brake fluid reservoir. So, add fluid to the brake fluid reservoir to fill the clutch fluid, also.
Where is the power steering fluid reservoir located on a 1998 Honda Passport?
The power steering fluid reservoir on a 1998 Honda Passport is found on the driver side of the engine bay. It is located in front of the brake master cylinder reservoir.
Where does the brake fluid go in a 1989 Honda Accord?
It goes in the master brake cylinder reservoir. The cap of the reservoir says to use only Dot3 brake fluid. This cylinder is accessible on the driver's side of the car when you open the hood of the car. Do not confuse it with the power steering reservoir which is also on the driver's side. The power steering reservoir is the one closest to the front of the car and the cap on it also tells you to use only Honda power steering fluid.
What happen if you only put a little bit of brake fluid in the power steering reservoir?
Not as bad as putting a little bit of power steering fluid in the brake reservoir, but I would have the power steering system flushed just the same. Problems wouldn't happen soon but in the long term they will.
What should you do if you poured transmission fluid instead of brake fluid in the brake reservoir?
go to a mechanic immediately
Is putting anything other than oil gas or antifreeze into your car bad?
Not as long as you put the proper fluid into the proper place such as, motor oil into the engine, gasoline in the fuel tank, antifreeze in the cooling system reservoir, transmission fluid in the transmission, brake fluid in the brake system reservoir, power steering fluid in the power steering reservoir, windshield washer fluid in the windshield washer fluid reservoir and don't forget to put blinker fluid in the blinkers! :)
What should you do if you accidentally poured washer fluid instead of brake fluid in the brake reservoir?
The first thing you should do is remove the master cylinder so you can dump the brake fluid reservoir out. If you have used the brakes, it is a very good idea to get the entire brake system bled and replace all the brake fluid.
